India’s 70th Independence Day celebration returned to its rightful place at the Indian Consulate in the Sydney CBD enjoined by more than 100 from the proud Indian community, among them many seniors. It was convenient for many who worked in nearby offices, albeit lacking the family atmosphere the national day celebrations created at the Consul […]
The Telstra Bollywood Dance Competition (TBDC), a much-anticipated event of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne’s (IFFM) bumper schedule of celebrations, rocked Melbourne’s Federation Square on Saturday, 13th of August 2016 with a panel of high-profile celebrity judges and impressive dance performances from 26 dance groups. The competition, […]
The spiritual head of BAPS, celebrated for his worldwide socio-spiritual services, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj passed away at the pilgrimage place of Sarangpur, Gujarat, at the age of 94. Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual successor in the guru parampara tradition of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. For more than seven decades he travelled tirelessly, […]
The Royal Commission does not ordinarily comment upon operational matters. However, because of the level of public discussion in relation to immigration detention centres the Commission indicates the following. The Royal Commission has an ongoing investigation in relation to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s response to allegations of child sexual abuse in […]
Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor with ageless Simi Grewal at IFFM 2016 By Neena Badhwar Indian Film Festival Melbourne (IFFM 2016) organised and presented by Mind Blowing Films brought Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh as its chief guests this year. And this 70s duo stole Melburnian’s hearts with their presence and class. When Rishi Kapoor […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji The iconic Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has done more for the poor and diseased in Udayan, India, than any Indian cricketer. The Steve Waugh Foundation has raised funds and is raising funds for the daughters of leprosy sufferers in Udayan. A gritty batsman and a brainy […]
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took a total of six West Indian wickets in the match. By Kersi Meher-Homji News to make you happy on India’s 70th Independence Day. Having won the Test series in West Indies comfortably at St Lucia on the 13th August, India will go all out to win […]
I joined Sri Om Care Foundations’ senior group in Pennant Hills only last year. Since then I came across many beautiful people who make up our group. Relhans have been regular members with Sudesh ji contributing by way of singing beautiful bhajans. When she sang she used […]
Five storytellers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds will share their journey on the ultimate gift of life as part of this year’s Life Giving Stories, a free live storytelling event showcasing the stories of organ and tissue recipients to increase awareness and highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation amongst culturally and […]
The biggest festival of India is on in Australia kicking off from August 17 in Sydney right up to the month of November when reputed artists, dancers come down under and display rich cultural traditions of India. It is surely a time to be proud as an Indian down under of our culture and […]